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Lisette Melendez
Born 1967 (age 57–58)
East Harlem, New York City, U.S.
Genres Freestyle, Latin pop, dance-pop
Occupation(s) Singer

Lisette Melendez (born in 1967) is an American singer. She is known for her energetic freestyle, Latin pop, and dance-pop songs. Lisette became famous for her song "Together Forever," which was a Top 40 hit in 1991. It reached number 35 on the important Billboard music chart. Her next song, "A Day In My Life (Without You)," also did well, reaching number 49.

Lisette Melendez's Music Career

Lisette Melendez started her music journey in 1988. She sang backing vocals for a dance music producer named Carlos Berrios. He had also worked with other popular groups like Sweet Sensation. After touring dance clubs for a few years, she recorded her first big song, "Together Forever." This song was produced by Carlos Berrios and Frankie Cutlass. Soon after, she released a full album with Fever/Columbia Records.

Music in the 1990s

Lisette released four more albums after her first one. Her second album, True to Life, came out in 1994. This album featured the song "Goody Goody," which reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Another song from the album, "Will You Ever Save Me," reached number 38 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart. True to Life was very popular in Japan.

In 1998, Lisette released her third album, Un Poco De Mi. This album was different because it was a salsa album sung completely in Spanish. A song from this album, "Algo de Mi," became a hit. It reached number 8 on the Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay chart. Later in 1998, she released her fourth album, Imagination. The main song from this album was "Time Passes By," but it did not become as popular as her earlier hits.

Music in the 2000s and Beyond

In 2005, Lisette Melendez worked with another freestyle singer named Cynthia. They formed a duo called Liscyn and released a song called "I Can't Change Your Mind." Lisette continued to perform and tour.

In 2008, she teamed up again with music producer Carlos "After Dark" Berrios. They created two new songs, "I Need a Lover" and "Don't Ever Say," which appeared on albums called Don't Look Back Sessions One & Two.

Lisette also performed at a concert event called "I Love Freestyle Vol. 1 Live Concert" in 2015. This concert took place in Buffalo, New York. She performed alongside other freestyle artists like Jade Starling and Lisa Lisa.

Lisette Melendez's Discography

Here are some of the albums and songs Lisette Melendez has released.

Studio Albums

This table shows Lisette Melendez's studio albums and how they performed on different music charts.

Year Album details Chart peaks
US R&B
US Top Heat
AUS
JPN
1991 Together Forever
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Columbia / Fever Records / RAL
7 199 100
1994 True to Life
  • Released: January 18, 1994
  • Label: Chaos Recordings / R.A.L.
100 28 3
1997 Imagination
  • Released: December 17, 1997
  • Label: Victor / Warlock Records
1998 Un Poco De Mi
  • Released: March 10, 1998
  • Label: WEA Latina
2000 Greatest Hits
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Warlock Records / Fever Records
"—" means the album did not appear on that chart.

Singles

These are some of the individual songs Lisette Melendez has released:

  • 1988: "Make Noise"
  • 1990: "If You Truly Love Me"
  • 1990: "Together Forever"
  • 1990-1991 "Stranger (In my House of Love)"
  • 1991: "A Day in My Life (Without You)"
  • 1991: "Never Say Never"
  • 1993: "Goody Goody"
  • 1994: "Will You Ever Save Me"
  • 1996: "Time Passes By"
  • 1998: "Algo De Mi"
  • 1998: "Make the Way"
  • 2002 "Stay" (under Lelah Paine)
  • 2005: "I Can't Change Your Mind"
  • 2018: "Rise"

Music Videos

This table lists the music videos Lisette Melendez has released.

Year Title Director (s)
1991 "Together Forever" -
"A Day in My Life (Without You)" -
"Never Say Never" -
1993 "Goody Goody" Rosie Perez
1994 "Will You Ever Save Me" -
1998 "Algo De Mi" -

See also

  • List of Puerto Ricans
  • Nuyorican
  • Puerto Ricans in New York City
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